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Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Alexander Meierhofer

2021-02-23

Calculating Unreinforced Foundation

In RF-/FOUNDATION Pro, you can also calculate unreinforced foundation plates according to Section 12.9.3 of EN 1992-1-1 [1]. To do this, select the "Without bending reinforcement according to 12.9.3" check box in the "Foundation Plate" section of the "Details" dialog box.

The design of plain foundation slabs is carried out by keeping the ratio of foundation depth to foundation projection (overhang), The following applies:

0.85 \cdot \frac{d}{a} \geq \sqrt{\frac{3 σ_{gd}}{f_{ctd, pl}}}

d	Foundation depth
a	Foundation projection from the column face
σ_gd	Design value of the ground pressure
f_ctd,pl	Design value of concrete axial tensile strength

Calculation of Unreinforced Foundation

The intermediate values of the described design are documented in detail in the result windows.

Activating Design of Unreinforced Foundations in Module Details

Knowledge Base

KB000593 | Calculating Unreinforced Foundation

Author

Mr. Meierhofer is the development leader of programs for concrete structures and is available for the customer support team in case of questions related to reinforced and prestressed concrete design.

Links

Structural Engineering Software for Concrete Structures

References

European Committee for Standardization (CEN). (2011). Eurocode 2: Design of Concrete Structures – Part 1-1: General Rules and Rules for Buildings, EN 1992-1-1:2011-01. Berlin: Beuth Verlag GmbH.

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